Director Planning Transformation

Director Planning Transformation

As Director Planning Transformation, you will lead the transformation of our planning processes across Europe with a focus on deploying o9, a next‑generation digital platform, leveraging AI/ML technologies, and unlocking the full value of enterprise data. This senior leadership role partners closely with regional and global supply chain, MDS (IT), commercial, and data teams to build best‑in‑class digital capabilities that drive better service, agility, and cost performance.

This is a fixed‑term 2‑year contract role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end‑to‑end digital transformation of planning processes in the end‑to‑end supply chain, from demand forecasting to supply, inventory, and Integrated Business Planning (IBP).
• Lead the implementation and scaling of the o9 advanced planning solution, fully integrated with our global ERP and data platforms.
• Drive innovation in planning through AI/ML‑enabled forecasting, demand sensing, autonomous planning, and scenario modeling.
• Collaborate with data, IT, and business teams to develop a strong data foundation and real‑time analytics capabilities.
• Define the digital roadmap for supply chain planning and lead cross‑functional execution across Europe.
• Serve as a change agent and digital champion across the organization, driving adoption and capability building.
• Build and manage a high‑performing team of solution owners, data engineers, and transformation leads.
• Ensure that capabilities and processes are deployed effectively and users have a great experience.
• Redesign non‑added value work processes, ensuring individuals fully manage new processes in their daily routines.

Qualifications

• Advanced Planning Tool Implementation: Hands‑on experience with o9 implementation preferred; alternatively experience with Kinaxis, SAP IBP, or similar, leading global rollouts.
• AI/ML in Planning: Demonstrated use of AI/ML (demand sensing, forecasting, segmentation) and familiarity with MLOps environments.
• Digital Transformation Leadership: Led end‑to‑end transformation across people, process, and technology in large, matrixed organizations.
• Data & Analytics Acumen: Understands enterprise data architecture, governance, data lakes, and integration with planning tools.
• CPG Industry Planning Experience: Knowledge of CPG dynamics: short shelf life, promo‑driven demand, multi‑market complexity.
• Stakeholder & Change Management: Ability to influence senior leaders, manage change, and drive adoption in cross‑functional teams.
• Cultural Fit: Experience working across Europe; multilingual or culturally adaptive.
• 10+ years of experience in supply chain, digital transformation, or planning systems leadership roles in the CPG industry.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s or MBA preferred.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus.

More About This Role

Education / Certifications: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s or MBA preferred.

Job Specific Requirements: 10+ years of experience in supply chain, digital transformation, or planning systems leadership roles in the CPG industry.

Travel Requirements: Up to 25%.

Work Schedule: Full time, regular schedule.

Job Type: Temporary (Fixed Term); Process Excellence, Business Capability.

Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer…

Mondelēz International is an equal‑opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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